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A school bond now out to Chelan County residents would raise over $66.5 million to replace one elementary school and renovate several others. To talk about the much-needed improvements within this first phase of the two-phase bond initiative, Wenatchee Schools Superintendent Brian Flones and Facilities Committee co-chairman John McQuaig stop by the KOHO studio with the details.

Hard as it may seem to believe, it’s already that time of year when we start talking Apple Blossom – specifically, Apple Blossom royalty. A pool of 35 candidates have now been narrowed down to the top ten, and the high school girls have now begun preparations for the Royalty Pageant next week. To introduce us to the candidates from Wenatchee High School, our news intern Bridget Dowd filed this report.

That's exactly the question the Chelan-Douglas Health District is posing to the citizens of North Central Washington. The District is hosting four Active Living Informational Sessions, the first of which is tomorrow, Jan 28 from noon to 1 p.m. at the North Central Regional Library. Grant Assistant with the District Deb Miller stops by the KOHO studio to talk about the meetings and the active community we live in.

Wenatchee Mayor Frank Kuntz joins us in the KOHO studio to talk about lodging tax funds, much-needed improvements to the Wenatchee Convention Center and where the city stands on the marijuana issue as the state's recreational system rolls forward.

Senator Linda Evans-Parlette and Representatives Brad Hawkins and Cary Condotta join us for their regular chat during the legislative session to talk about two proposed bills and two opposing gun-control initiatives gaining traction here in Washington.

A $66.5 million dollar school bond for the Wenatchee School District goes before voters in Chelan County, as well as a levy for both Cascade and Cashmere School Districts. Ballots will begin going out today. For a look at how the bond will effect Wenatchee High School students, our news intern Bryce Newbery filed this report.